Occupational Therapist I - Per Diem
About The Position
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Occupational Therapy-Westgate department at Mercy Westgate in Portland, Maine. This PRN (pool/per diem) role has variable hours and a variable work schedule. The position evaluates, treats, documents, and facilitates care for patients whose ability to perform activities of daily living independently is impaired by injury, developmental delay, physical or mental illness, or disease. The Occupational Therapist helps patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The therapist assesses patients, develops age-appropriate plans of care, provides evidence-based interventions, monitors progress, and documents services in accordance with regulatory requirements. The role also involves collaboration with other disciplines, supervision and delegation to support personnel, student education, equipment and supply management, and professional development. The position requires a bachelor's degree and an Occupational Therapist credential.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist credential.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to meet Maine licensure requirements.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients using objective tests, standardized assessments, skilled observation, history, and interviews; document evaluations in accordance with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Synthesize evaluation results into comprehensive, age-appropriate plans of care with measurable, functional treatment goals and objectives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, as applicable, to review results, integrate findings, make recommendations, and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help patients attain the highest possible level of function within their physical abilities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment used to perform job duties.
- Recommend or provide preventative measures and adaptive equipment to help prevent declines in long-term care patients’ function, in consultation with nursing staff.
- Monitor and reassess intervention effects and determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue treatment.
- Record and submit patient charges accurately and promptly; verify patient demographics and insurance information at the beginning of care episodes.
- Delegate tasks to and supervise support personnel in accordance with state regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
- Provide fieldwork education and supervision for Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
- Independently prioritize and schedule work according to departmental policies for patient scheduling, referrals, and productivity.
- Manage therapeutic equipment and supply inventory and project needs for budget planning.
- Maintain linens, office areas, paperwork supplies, durable medical equipment, mat tables, and rehabilitation equipment.
- Provide consultant or therapy services to businesses, schools, and other facilities contracted with the organization.
- Provide in-services for support personnel, organizational staff, and community members as requested.
- Participate in continuing education to support professional growth, best practices, and Maine licensure requirements.
